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EM-319
Exam III

Mear
Fall 2014

Problem 1
The beam below has bending rigidity EI and is subjected to a concentrated load at point C and the distributed load q.
Using the second order differential equation, derive the deflection v as a function of x throughout the length of the beam.

Problem 2
Consider the structure shown below. The upper and middle beams have flexural rigidity EI while the lower beam has
flexural rigidity 2EI. A load P is applied to the upper beam as indicated in the figure. Find the deflection of the upper
beam at its right end (which is labeled point B).

Problem 3
A simply supported thin-walled vessel of length L is subjected to internal pressure p and a distributed load q. Take the
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value of the distributed load to be =
, and take the wall thickness and length of the vessel to be given by the
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relations = 20 and L=10r.
Points B and C are located at the midspan of the vessel. Point B is on the bottom surface of the vessel and point C is along
the horizontal centerline of the vessel.
Determine the state of stress at points B and C. For each of these states of stress (i.e. each point) sketch Mohrs circle in
terms of the pressure p, find the principal stresses and show them on a properly oriented element, and find the maximum
in-plane shear stress and show it on a properly oriented element.
Note: Use the approximations A = 2rt and I = r3t where t is the thickness of the vessel.

Problem 4
A material element in plane stress is subjected to the stresses indicated in the sketch below.
a) Determine the stresses acting on an element that is inclined at a 70 angle (relative to the original element).
b) Determine the principal stresses and show the results on a sketch of a properly oriented element.
c) Determine the maximum in plane shear stress and show the results on a sketch of a properly oriented element.